Place/Country: Greece
Year of publication: 2020 – 2021
Author/ Organizations involved:
- Eurostat
- World Economic Forum
- The glass-ceiling index
Brief Abstract / Data analyzed:
- Gender Pay Gap: According to Eurostat, in 2020, the gender pay gap in Greece was 12.7%, which is slightly higher than the EU average of 11.5%. The gender pay gap is the difference between the average gross hourly earnings of male and female employees.
- Gender and Unemployment: According to Eurostat, in 2020, the unemployment rate for women in Greece was 18.2%, compared to 14.4% for men. The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and seeking employment.
- Gender and Education: According to the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Global Gender Gap Report, Greece ranks 45th out of 156 countries in terms of gender parity in education. The report measures gender parity in education by looking at indicators such as literacy rates, enrollment rates, and educational attainment levels.
- Gender and Leadership: According to the same Global Gender Gap Report, Greece ranks 126th out of 156 countries in terms of gender parity in leadership. The report measures gender parity in leadership by looking at indicators such as the share of women in parliament, in ministerial positions, and in managerial positions.
Gender and Industry: According to Eurostat, women are underrepresented in some industries in Greece, such as the construction sector, where they make up only 3.6% of the workforce. In other industries, such as education and health, women are overrepresented, making up 70.8% and 76.6% of the workforce, respectively.
Highlights / Importance: The latest data suggest progress for women at work by the glass-ceiling index.
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